The 20-year-old New Mexico State University football star is found dead in his home just days after his birthday
- Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state university, was found unresponsive at her residence in New Mexico around 7 am Monday.
- She had just turned 20 days before she was found dead in circumstances police said were not suspicious.
- Mario Moccia, the university’s director of athletics, described her as an “incredible young woman.”
A star soccer player at New Mexico State University was found dead in her home just days after celebrating her 20th birthday.
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state university, was found unconscious around 7 am Monday at her residence on El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, NM.
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating the young woman’s untimely death, but said they “have no reason to believe she is suspicious or the result of criminal activity,” Fox News reported.
School officials were shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of her classmates, calling the young soccer star “an incredible young woman.”
The university’s athletics director, Mario Moccia, confirmed the young woman’s death in a statement on Tuesday.
“We lost an incredible young woman yesterday and we are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a member of our Aggie family,” Moccia said.
“Thalia had a vibrant personality and those lucky enough to spend time with her knew she had a bright future ahead of her.”
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state university, was found unconscious at her residence at El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team win its first conference title in history.
School officials were shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of her classmates, calling the young soccer star “an incredible young woman.”
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team win its first conference title in history.
He started in 20 games and recorded two assists. He finished his sophomore campaign in fourth place in total minutes played, the news outlet reported.
Before her tragic death, she was entering her third season as a defender for the Aggies.
“The New Mexico state community is very close and this tragedy is felt everywhere,” Moccia added.
“Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with Thalia’s family and friends at this time of mourning.”
Head coach Rob Baarts was shocked by the sudden passing of the young athlete.
“The sudden loss of Thalia has completely shaken the world of our Aggie soccer families,” Baarts said in a statement.
He was an inspiration and a rock for this team. We will miss her but we will not forget her. Her spirit will be with us every day, on and off the field. I will always love you T!
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating the young woman’s untimely death, but said they “have no reason to believe she is a suspect or the result of criminal activity,” Fox News reported.
The Las Cruces Police and Fire Departments extend their deepest condolences to Chaverria’s family, teammates, friends and the entire New Mexico State community.
